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P216 RVW

1997 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,148 mi
Last recorded130,148 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP216 RVW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2012 130,148 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 127,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 121,628 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 115,291 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 115,291 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 106,496 miles

both rear brake hose ferrules are slightly corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2008 106,451 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 11 Aug 2008 106,362 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

both rear brake hose ferrules are slightly corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2007 98,064 miles

both rear tyres feathered on inner edges

Pass 24 Jul 2006 90,865 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900?

Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
3,962
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
40,566
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,771
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,261
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 13,034
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 11,409
position lamp(s) not working 11,155
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P216 RVW is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1997 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 103,926 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,771 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P216 RVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P216 RVW registered?

P216 RVW is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 4 June 1997.

Is P216 RVW safe to buy?

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